The two companies have conducted several large lithium-ion battery fire demonstrations using FCL's lithium-ion battery fire-extinguishing agent FCL-X.
The collaborations have also resulted in the creation of two emergency response vehicles, the lithium response vehicle (LRV) and lithium response trailer (LRT), to apply FCL-X in commercial, municipal, and industrial settings as well as potential use for first responders.
The LRV was developed to enhance the response to lithium-ion battery fires, while the LRT provides more flexible coverage based on response needs. Both platforms are designed for municipal, commercial, and industrial settings, ensuring the efficient application of the FCL-X suite of products.
FCL and USFP have collaborated on a demonstration at a major automotive manufacturing (OEM) facility, successfully extinguishing one electric vehicle (EV) fire and two EV battery fires using the LRV and LRT. The FCL-X ProMAX, when batch-mixed in the booster tanks, quickly suppressed the thermal runaway and extinguished the EV and battery fires, which had been provided by the OEM, all while maintaining a 30-gallons-per-minute (GPM) discharge flow rate.
Carlos Vicens, CEO and founder of FCL, said: “The partnership between FCL and USFP is gaining momentum in delivering FCL-X products into the hands of end-users. With the introduction of the LRV and LRT, we believe we not only have an edge on the agent itself but also have a competitive edge over any other players in the industry on how the product is applied in real-life situations.”
"Using FCL-X products, in conjunction with the LRT and LRV solutions, US Fire Pump continues to lead the industry with its advanced firefighting solutions, driven by a commitment to innovation and the highest safety standards,” said Chris Ferrara, founder and president of USFP. “Our focus is always on exceptional performance, using cutting-edge tools needed to tackle even the most challenging incidents."
The LRV has a 500-gallon booster tank, capable of batch mixing with FCL-X Pro or ProMAX and a 200 GPM pump powered by an independent motor, enabling pump-and-roll capabilities. Mounted on a Ford F550 four-door crew cab chassis, featuring multiple compartments and a heavy-duty flatbed steel body, it has multiple rear supplementary discharges (1.5" and 2.5" sizes) and one preconnected 1" hose reel, and is equipped with full emergency lighting and a front-mounted winch for enhanced versatility.
The LRT has a 535-gallon booster tank, designed for batch mixing with FCL-X Pro or ProMAX, a 200 GPM pump driven by a 19-hp independent gas motor, providing pump-and-roll functionality, two 1.5" discharges for flexible fire suppression, spacious storage compartments for tools and hoses, a tandem axle trailer with a 4000 lb GVWR bumper pull configuration and includes manual four-corner stabilizing downriggers and a tongue jack for stability during use.
